Every year it seems the Superbowl becomes more and more of a spectacle and with this years game being the 50th iteration, I have no reason to doubt the hype will be at an all-time high.
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After Kubiak said the team captains, including Manning and linebacker DeMarcus Ware, would have a lot to say about things like curfew once the Broncos arrive in the Bay Area next week, Manning discussed the captains’ roles in those decisions. He is a flawed hero whose flaw would only grow with each year’s pass at greatness (although with one Super Bowl victory on his resume). That being said, who are you putting your money on?
“Denver’s a great story, Peyton Manning’s a great story”, he said.
Given that Manning is arguably the most cerebral quarterback to ever play the position, his knowledge of the game’s nuances pre-snap will aid him in pulling off the Super Bowl upset of the Panthers.
Head coach Ron Rivera also weighed in, saying, “You know, I’m kind of in the same boat, some people want to tag me as a Hispanic head coach, well that’s great”.
Since the allegations were made, Manning has enjoyed a bit of a rebirth on the field after missing a large chunk of the season.
They didn’t exchange much of anything, they really just took a beating.
The biggest question mark surround Manning in his illustrious career has always been his lack of playoff wins, and (only) one Super Bowl title, back in 2006 as a member of the Indianapolis Colts – defeating the Chicago Bears and Rex Grossman (remember?).
Although, if Tolbert doesn’t feel Manning is entitled to a title (see what I did just there?) in his last season (we presume) then why would the Broncos feel like it’s the Panthers’ turn?
Barring a barrage of bets on the Denver Broncos in the days leading up to Super Bowl 50, the Carolina Panthers will be huge favorites in Las Vegas.
Manning knows the next game of his career will be the most important of his career – his legacy game.
BECKHAM PICKS ELI: Odell Beckham Jr. served as co-captain for the one of two Pro Bowl squads led by Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
Manning hasn’t said whether he’s going to retire after this season.
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Manning told reporters that he doesn’t have a problem with the National Football League investigation into the matter and said it’s not a distraction as he perpares for Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers on February 7.
